FOND DU LAC – A Wausau man was charged after allegedly leading law enforcement on a more than 100 mph chase in the town of Rosendale last month.

William Connell III, 30, was charged with the felony of attempting to flee or elude an officer this week in Fond du Lac County Circuit Court. He faces no more than $10,000 in fines and/or three and a half years in prison.

Before 6:30 p.m. Sept. 29, a Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office deputy was driving east of Fond du Lac County M on State 23 in Rosendale, when he saw “a dark colored sedan” driving west on State 23 at well over the speed limit, according to court records. The deputy began following the sedan, driven by Connell, and found the car to be traveling at 109 to 111 miles per hour.

The deputy turned on his siren and emergency lights, but Connell allegedly didn’t slow down or stop. As the chase continued, Connell passed multiple cars before beginning to slow down as he approached a Ripon police officer stationed at Eastgate Drive. He then pulled over and the deputy arrested him, according to court records.

When asked why he didn’t stop for the deputy, Connell reportedly said he and his girlfriend has broken up, and was upset. The deputy smelled “intoxicants on his breath” and that he had “very red and glossy” eyes, according to court records. Connell allegedly stated he bought a 12-pack of beer on his way home to Wausau from a motel in Fond du Lac, and while driving drank six to seven of them.

Judge Peter Grimm set cash bond at $1,400. Connell’s preliminary hearing is set for Oct. 12.